Notes and Recommendations During the fire pump test, if needed, our Nolan test engineer will document items he recommends addressing. Such items could be installing new fire pump gauges or a new fire pump casing relief valve. Or repair or maintenance might be suggested, such as a fire pump repack or new bearings. The test engineer may also recommend replacing equipment if it is not operating p…Read More

Fire suppression systems save lives in the event of a fire, but fire prevention is just as important to keep in mind. Many industrial and other commercial fires are started by preventable hazards. If we can familiarize ourselves on some of the more common fire hazards, we can better protect ourselves and our employees. Review the following common causes of fires within industries: Overloaded Elect…Read More

Your fire suppression system relies on the same thing that your building relies on--power. Without power, your fire pump can’t do its job, and a fire could be even more disastrous. A fire pump system is typically powered by two different sources. The first is the original power source, such as the building’s utility power source, and the second is the backup power source, such as a generator t…Read More

Fire prevention and suppression are not modern concepts. We’ve developed regulations and suppression systems after centuries of battling with fires. For example, after the disastrous fire in 64 AD Rome, the city’s streets were widened, building height restrictions were established, and other regulations went into place. The first American building code was enacted in 1631, when it became illeg…Read More

If you’re a business owner, your top priority is the safety of your employees. There are a number of things you can do around your structure to prevent fires, which you can read about here, but you should also prepare your employees for a fire emergency by doing the following: Review And Practice Your Evacuation Plan You should routinely review evacuation routes with your employees. Going over a…Read More

Are you a business owner trying to keep your building safe from fire? While you take the time to keep your fire suppression system up to date, you probably still hope to never have to use it. Having a fire suppression system that is up to date and ready to work is the best way you can protect your building, your staff, and yourself in the case of a workplace fire, but there are also many other fir…Read More

The components of a structure’s fire safety system can be difficult to understand. In addition to considering the system’s water source and power supply, designers of fire suppression systems must also consider the height and size of the structure, and how these and many other things will affect the system. Simply, there are a lot of specific parts that go into keeping a structure safe from fi…Read More

Do you know if your fire pump is fit to protect you, your employees, and your building in the event of a fire? The fire pump is a critical piece of a building’s fire sprinkler system, delivering water to the sprinkler heads in the event of a fire. Regular Chicago fire pump testing and inspection is required in order to make sure your fire sprinkler system will be able to protect your building i…Read More

For 30 years Aquarius has helped Consulting Engineers, Fire Sprinkler Contractors and End Users apply, source, commission, maintain and test Fire Pump Systems that comply with local and national life safety and property code requirements. If you're looking for fire pump testing in Chicago, you've came to the right place. Keeping your fire pump maintained is extremely crucial to your entire fire pr…Read More

Choosing the right fire pump system for your Chicago building is imperative to the safety of the structure and the people inside in case of an emergency. When you go about choosing a system for your space, there are several factors you'll want to take into consideration: The codes that regulate your area. The National Fire Protection Association is a great place to start. They've developed the sta…Read More